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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.08, 1,296.82 and 606.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.08, 1,296.82 and 606.39 is: 907.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.08 : 1,296.82 = 606.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.08/1,296.82 = 606.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.08x = 1,296.82 × 606.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.08x = 786,378.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,378.68/866.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.97

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